Colgate Business Services Payroll Analyst

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #177242 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Discover Your Purpose: Role Summary As a CBS Payroll Analyst U.S reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, you will ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of end-to-end payroll operations for our organization. In this critical role within Colgate Business Services (CBS), you will oversee daily partnership with our external payroll vendor, validate complex timekeeping systems, and calculate critical employee payouts. You will also drive operational excellence by conducting root-cause error analysis and serving as a trusted partner for employees and HR stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to optimize regional payroll integrity and governance within a collaborative, fast-paced shared services environment. Your Impact: Responsibilities End-to-End Payroll Administration: Partner with the external payroll vendor and internal cross-functional teams to review, validate, and execute complete payroll processing cycles on time and in compliance with company standards. Timekeeping & Payout Calculations: Process, audit, and validate timekeeping systems and employee attendance data, calculating complex adjustments such as retroactive pay, leaves, and vacation balances. Continuous Improvement & Root-Cause Analysis: Conduct comprehensive root-cause analysis on payroll variances or discrepancies, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to mitigate recurrence and enhance payroll accuracy. Audit, Compliance & Governance: Support internal, external, and statutory payroll audits, maintaining Standard Operating Business Procedures (SOBPs) and ensuring business continuity and backup coverage plans are up to date. Stakeholder Support & Reporting: Generate vendor-based payroll analytics and custom reports for key business stakeholders, resolving employee and HR inquiries to ensure high-quality service delivery. Skills That Make Us Smile: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. 1+ years of professional experience in payroll, finance, or human resources operations. Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken). Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data reconciliations). Brighten Your Potential: Preferred Qualifications Direct experience managing end-to-end multi-country or corporate payroll operations within a shared services (CBS) or CPG environment. Demonstrated alignment with LIFT principles, particularly in demonstrating accountability, problem resolution, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience working with global payroll vendor platforms. Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound discretion with sensitive data. Ready to build a future to smile about? Apply now to join our global team, bring your authentic self to work, and help us reimagine a healthier future for all! Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid